- By Samannay Sen
- Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:21 PM (IST)
Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates: The Asian Games 2026 have kicked off on a strong note for the Indian contingent, with the country already opening its medal account in shooting. Indian shooters have made an early impact in Aichi-Nagoya, setting the tone for what promises to be a busy day. India also won at Table Tennis, Women’s Hockey and Kabaddi today.
With several events like Table Tennis, Swimming, Badminton lined up, India will be hoping to add more medals to its tally while some of its biggest names begin their campaigns.
Currently the badminton competition is underway with Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty grabbing wins along with Kidambi Srikanth against Bangladesh.
India Matches Later Today:
3:15 pm: Wushu | Naorem Roshibina Devi vs Most Khatun in women's 60kg Round of 16 match.
3:30 pm: Table Tennis | India vs Pakistan in men's team Group F match.
3:50 pm: Wushu | Aryan vs Shahzada Safi in men's 56kg Round of 16 match.
4:15 pm: Kabaddi | India vs Bangladesh in women's Group A match.
Follow this live blog for all the latest updates, results, medal wins, major performances and important moments from India’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026.
- 02:17 PM, 21 Sep 2026
Asian Games 2026 Live Updates: Indian shooter Rakesh Mane's Opens Up On Silver Win
Indian shooter Rakesh Mane spoke to the media after grabbing a silver medal in Men’s Air Rifle event earlier today at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, Nagoya, Japan. ,
#WATCH | Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 | Nagoya, Japan: On winning a Silver medal in the Men’s Air Rifle event, Indian shooter Rakesh Mane says, "It is definitely an important medal and an important experience for me. It’s a special medal because it’s my first Asian Games medal… pic.twitter.com/rZbFeQkbQS, — ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2026
- 02:13 PM, 21 Sep 2026
Asian Games Live: India Defeats Japan 49-24 In Kabaddi
The Indian men''s kabaddi team began its title defence at the Asian Games with a resounding 49-24 win over hosts Japan in their opening Group fixture here on Monday. India are placed in Group A alongside Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei and Bangladesh.
- 01:55 PM, 21 Sep 2026
Asian Games 2026 Live Updates: Srihari Nataraj Finished 10th in the Men’s 50m Backstroke Final
Nataraj registered a time of 25.52 seconds to take the 10th spot in the continental medal round. Earlier in the day, the two-time Olympian booked his ticket to the final by clocking a slightly faster time of 25.37 seconds, finishing third in his specific heat and joint-ninth overall during the qualification phase.
- 01:43 PM, 21 Sep 2026
Asian Games 2026 Live: All About India vs Indonesia Hockey Match
Here's what happened during India Women's Hockey match with Indonesia.
- 02:01 PM, 21 Sep 2026
Asian Games 2026 Live Updates: Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, Lakshay Sen Win In Badminton
India thumped Bangladesh winning all three rounds in Badminton singles event at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. They will next face Japan on September 22 in a crucial tie to confirm a medal. While Lakshya Sen defeated Jaman Ayman Ibn 21-4, 21-12, Ayush Shetty got the better of Gourab Singha 21-4, 21-13.
Finally Kidambi Srikanth clinched a win against Jumar Al-Amin 21-15, 21-9.
- 01:43 PM, 21 Sep 2026
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: India Tally Rises To Six
Medal
Winner(s)
Category / Sport
Silver
Himanshu Dhillon
Men's 10m Air Rifle (Individual Shooting)
Silver
Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane
Men's 10m Air Rifle (Team Shooting)
Silver
Elavenil Valarivan
Women's 10m Air Rifle (Individual Shooting)
Silver
Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita Jindal, Mehuli Ghosh
Women's 10m Air Rifle (Team Shooting)
Bronze
Rudrankksh Patil
Men's 10m Air Rifle (Individual Shooting)
Bronze
Suchika Tariyal
Women's Traditional 60kg (Mixed Martial Arts)
- 01:43 PM, 21 Sep 2026
Asian Games 2026 Live Updates: Silver and Bronze For India In Shooting
Teenage shooter Himanshu Dhillon produced a superb performance in the back end to win silver, while former world champion Rudrankksh Patil clinched bronze as India secured two individual podium finishes in the men's 10m air rifle event at Asian Games.
- 01:43 PM, 21 Sep 2026
Asian Games 2026 Live Updates: India Women Thrash Indonesia 17-1 In Hockey
India Women hammered Indonesia to register a thumping win in Asian Games Hockey. Deepika Sehrawat, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal and Navneet Kaur fired hat-tricks to take their team’s goal tally to 17 against Indonesia’s 1.
- 01:43 PM, 21 Sep 2026
Asian Games Live: Suchika Tariyal Wins Bronze in MMA
Indian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal on Monday won the country’s first-ever medal in MMA. Suchika won the Bronze Medal after being defeated by Singaporean MMA fighter Victoria Reo in a closely-contested semifinal.
